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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.85, 513.16 and 203.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.85, 513.16 and 203.33 is: 305.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.85 : 513.16 = 203.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.85/513.16 = 203.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.85x = 513.16 × 203.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.85x = 104,339.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,339.28/341.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.22

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